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POST-HARDCORE. Recorded over a frigid weekend in Boston, 108 have returned with their most electrifying and intense album to date, "18.61." It's apparent that a spiritual restlessness and awareness continues to write in the collective consciousness of 108 which is an attribute that has set them apart from the rest of the common hardcore scene since their inception. From there, "18.61" pounds forth with the utmost intensity.

POST-HARDCORE. No one can deny that fake fashion posturing and lifeless clone music are on the verge of killing heavy music. Of course, there is a reason why 108 has become such an iconic figure in the hardcore landscape back in the days - to put it simply, there are not many bands that can touch the group in terms of its frenetic musical approach. 108 took the ethereal spirit of BAD BRAINS, doused it with the ferocity of "age of quarrel" era CRO-MAGS and imbued itself with the boundary pushing yet introspective lyrical and artistic sensibilities. While many of the older 108’s songs are steeped with a krishna spiritual marrow, the band took on this full-length (thanks for that!) more of a philosophical approach to its art. .

EMO/INDIE-ROCK. At the center of 1997's debut, "..a better view of the rising moon", is the continued search for the band's creative vision as artists and friends. The members of 1997 come from diverse backgrounds, yet by meshing all of their styles and influences into a musical melting pot, the band has created a sound and style that is startlingly fresh and distinctive. The male and female harmonies summon elements of contemporary emo, lovelorn pop, groove and acoustic folk singalong.

METALCORE. 36 CRAZYFISTS is evidence that there's a beauty in isolation, a newfound purpose from even the worst of tragedies, and that heavy metal and hard rock music doesn't have to be all doom and gloom to have power. The band's patented twists and turns, which already earned them favor amongst fans of bands like THURSDAY and THRICE ensuring that none of it sounds contrived, copied or otherwise rehashed from other bands.

METALCORE. 37 STABWOUNDZ (with ex BORN FROM PAIN members) are back with their follow up album to "embrace solitude" that had already gained the band much critical acclaim. "a heart gone black" is an intense offering that layers endless grooves and hooks that engages in relentless heaviness in the process. Mix that with vocals TO DIE FOR that blend brutal verses and glorious choruses, 37 STABWOUNDZ have an album that will challenge any of the metal elite for album of the year with its infectious melody, head banging grooves and sheer crushing power.

INSTRUMENTAL/POST-ROCK. This is the 180gr re-press of the "one time for all time" full-length, originally released in 2005. This pressing of 500 deluxe LPs includes a large format 12-page colour booklet containing the images and titles of all 1000 hand-decorated individual Polaroid photos taken by the band and used to create unique customised sleeves for the sold-out limited edition "radio protector" 7" in 2006, plus a copy of the CD version.

HARDCORE. "leave a light on" by legendary hardcore band 7 SECONDS, is their 1st full-length in over 9 years. This 14-song album has elements of all things 7 SECONDS: fast, melodic, earnest and smart. Forming in Reno in January 1980, 7 SECONDS was the originator of the West-Coast hardcore sound that influenced just about every hardcore band including Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and modern day bands like Title Fight. Colored vinyl version includes a CD.

HARDCORE. 7 SECONDS is back with their hardcore sound that helped define a genre. Fast songs with powerful lyrics and music that is both aggressive and catchy. 7 SECONDS' validity and relevance is already unquestionable. "take it back, take it on, take it over" delivers 17 tracks of pure adrenaline with their trademark melodic singalong choruses.

HARDCORE-PUNK. Both their earlier 7"s on Grave Mistake Records are absolute shredders and this new recordings follows in the same vein of Oi! inspired hardcore-punk. These 6 tracks are full of crushing power that won't let down fans of tough early American like NEGATIVE APPROACH and S.O.A and early BLITZ. CD includes their "final exit" 7" plus 2 bonus tracks from the same session and 7 awesome live tracks recorded at the Lintfabriek in Belgium.

HARDCORE. This full-length was originally released by the Japanese label Devour in 1999. 9 SHOCKS TERROR is probably the most brutal and uncompromising hardcore bands on earth. This album features their best material, a totally raw and powerful hardcore onslaught. This re-issue has been completely re-mastered to correct the 1st pressing's flat sound and features different cover artwork than the original. This release is essential to anyone who likes high volume, high energy, in-your-face hardcore music.

INDIE/EMO-ROCK. Southern California's A CURSIVE MEMORY bring some fluffy pop hooks and rock sensibility to this debut full-length, which is 12 tracks of infectious melodies and driving guitars. "changes" is their 1st full-length but with years of playing together under their belt they have assembled a catchy and streamlined album for the masses. After listening to the 12 tracks you will be hard pressed to not singalong yourself. A CURSIVE MEMORY brings to mind bands like ARMOR FOR SLEEP, JIMMY EAT WORLD and SAY ANYTHING.

MELODIC-HARDCORE. A DAY TO REMEMBER "old record" is exactly that, the 1st recordings from the band completely re-recorded, re-written and re-mastered. These 10 songs were written before the band signed to Victory Records. Colored vinyl includes a digital download card.

MELODIC-HARDCORE. Hailing from Florida, A DAY TO REMEMBER are one of the hardest working bands in the business. From the very beginning, A DAY TO REMEMBER have proved their musical abilities to win over fans and they are at it again. Their characteristic mix of monstrous singalong choruses and mosh-pit-inducing breakdowns has showcased the true talent of this band. They have excelled brilliantly with their unmatched musicianship, writing some of the heaviest yet catchiest songs. "what separates me from you" expands the band’s widening spectrum, hitting harder and bouncing bigger than ever before. Vinyl includes a digital download card.

POST-HARDCORE. A HOPE FOR HOME's new album, "in abstraction", is a rich and dynamic execution of post-rock/metal at its finest. With 7 tracks clocking in at over 51min. of music, A HOPE FOR HOME has proved that their songwriting has pushed new limits and evolved in a very mature way. Colored vinyl is limited to 500 copies and includes a digital download card.